Out of the way from the main drag this small, quaint bar has low ceilings and a welcoming feel. It's one of a number of cosy cellar bars in the New Town area of Edinburgh. The wood panelled walls are covered with mirrors and an Arga is sat ready with a pile of logs for the winter. Four real ales are on offer at the present time:- Woodfords, Ridleys Five Ring, Shepherd Spitfire and Cains F.A. There is a decent selection of New World wines starting at £9 a bottle. Bar food is available during the day. There is a pool table in the back room and a few tables have been set out ready for chess or cribbage.

was in last friday and tried the new food menu,,,i was with several friends so we tried most things on the menu and we were really really satisfied,,,excellent food well done to the new chef !!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Rating: rosettes

Craig Smith

Great bar ignorant rude bar staff

Very nice bar with good layout and location. Drink in it every now and again. Never again though after last night, two of the most ignornt bar staff ever. jJust give us the pint without the dirty look ta very much.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Rating: rosettes

Shmuel T. Meyer

jerusalem - Israel

I remember an old man with a cap which had poured my malt whisky in my lager. thirty years ago: my youth and an extraordinary memory.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Rating: rosettes

dave f

pool bable back!

The Vinny has returned the pool table - best news i've heard in years! Got five real ales now and even doing double deals on spirits. Remains a great wee howf in the New Town/Stokbridge

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Rating: rosettes

David A

Best Real Ale in Stockbridge/Newtown!

A mate and I popped in to this brilliant wee boozer last night to take in the champions league football with a few real ales. The ale was of the highest quality and the bar staff were also really helpful and knowledgable. Equally as good was the four screens on offer, two showing the Celtic game and two showing the Man U game. Definitely a great bar for lovers of beer and sport and will definitely return to try their food menu during the day which the locals assured me is excellent!

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Rating: rosettes

John McGregor

Great pub, great ale

Was drinking in this place recently and it made an excellent impression. The real ale is probably the best I've had in Edinburgh, especially the Deuchars. The place is well kept and the staff were all extremely friendly. Ten out of ten.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Rating: rosettes

R. Lee

Home away from home

Lived across the street at 62 Cumberland St in 1995. My favorite pub aside from being the most convenient. Good memories, good ales (especially Red McGregor). Gave me a pale of water to flush the loo one day when the pipes froze. Very cozy and traditional with friendly bar staff.

Revisited in 2003. Loved it just the same.

Thursday, May 5, 2005

Rating: rosettes

tayto

the pub at the end of the road

a timeless wee bar at the end of a lovely new town street where you'll find good beer, good craic and really great company all taken care of by a friendly professional team. so all in all a great festival pub for pool and chat.

Sunday, July 25, 2004

Rating: rosettes

Pub Spy

V Friendly also Ferret Free

Fantastic bar in the way a pub used to be. Great staff and an eclectic bunch from gnarled locals to Yah's. Atmosphere has recently made a great step change. Beware don't come in if you have to leave in the next fourty years.

Friday, May 28, 2004

Rating: rosettes

Andy Collin

First Class Boozer! What a pub SHOULD be like!

Excellent wee howf! Magical blend of customers which works well. The ale is most acceptable, as is the comely wench of a manageress, Mags, whose undivided attention to all her customers is worthy of a mention.